It’s kind of in a strange spot this year with the lead up to the inauguration, but on the other hand, MLK Day could not come at any more pertinent time. As the United States continues to grapple with its history and struggle to live up to its ideals, we can all reflect on the life and sacrifice of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was not a perfect person—none of us are. But his words inspired us to be better, to see ourselves on this planet the way it really is. We are alone here. There is no one else to save us. It’s just the 7.5 billion people on this rock, and the choices we make will determine what kind of existence we experience. Dr. King’s legacy of peaceful civil disobedience lives on forevermore in our history, illuminating the simplest yet most profound truth: we are one. Skin color, political ideology, socioeconomic status... these dimensions are but wrinkles within the cloak of humanity that we all wear. The past year has shown we are still learning that lesson. Do not forget Martin Luther King. Let us continue to derive strength and inspiration from his example, so that we may continue the good work of building a more free, a more equal, and a more just world.